Going to the gym sometimes can be a drag so it comes in handy to have one in your own house. Not everyone can afford a brand new treadmill or stationary bike, but that shouldn’t stop you from building your own little paradise from scratch. You can do it by taking baby steps and buying a few cheap pieces of equipment every home gym needs.
Dumbbells or kettlebell
List of exercises you can do with dumbbells or a kettlebell is pretty much endless. It’s impossible to think of a gym that doesn’t have them and they should be the first thing on your shopping list.
Barbell and weight plates
Barbell is another essential part of every workout, especially if you’re trying to build muscle. Don’t forget to get a matching set of weight plates, because these two usually go together.
Yoga mat or foam tiles
Safe surface for your workouts is a must, and buying one of these two will give you just that. They’ll help you protect your floor and also your joints since exercising on hard surfaces isn’t always the best idea.
Pull-up bar
Pull-ups, chin-ups, and other bicep exercises are a crucial part of home workouts. Pull-up bar will help you do them with ease. Just wedge it into the top of your door frame and you’re good to go!
Jump rope
If you stopped jumping rope when you were a kid, now’s the time to go back to your roots. This is one of the best cardiovascular workouts out there – and also the most affordable one!
